In this Episode of the Secure Your Retirement Podcast, Radon and Murs discuss the strategies and rules surrounding common deductible charitable gifts in 2025. As the new year begins, many individuals are setting charitable giving goals while seeking to maximize their tax benefits. From understanding adjusted gross income (AGI) limits to choosing between donating cash, appreciated assets, or qualified charitable distributions, this episode walks you through everything you need to know to make informed decisions.

Listen in to learn about the tax benefits of donations, the importance of choosing the right type of gift, and how to align your charitable goals with your overall retirement plan. Whether you're donating cash, assets with capital gains, or making qualified charitable distributions, Radon and Murs provide practical advice to help you navigate these options effectively.

·      The benefits of donating cash and how AGI limits affect tax deductions.

·      How to use donating appreciated assets to avoid capital gains taxes while gaining deductions.

·      The rules surrounding qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) for individuals over 70½.

·      How to leverage long-term and short-term capital gains in your charitable giving strategy.

·      The impact of the 2025 standard deduction on itemizing charitable deductions.

·      "Charitable giving isn’t just about generosity; it’s about maximizing impact and minimizing taxes." – Radon Stancil

·      "Understanding AGI limits can turn charitable donations into powerful tax-saving tools." – Murs Tariq

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